When the Yankees announced the return of Aroldis Chapman to New York on a record five-year, $86 million deal, my espnW colleague Kavitha Davidson remarked on Twitter that she and I were essentially playing a game of hot potato with the troubled closer.As fans of the two teams Chapman has played for since his suspension for domestic violence -- the Cubs and the Yankees -- weve both certainly been quite vocal about his lack of contrition and the uncomfortable position weve been put in as fans.When Davidsons beloved Bronx Bombers acquired Chapman at a bargain basement trade price in December of last year, she wrote about how the move reeked of gross opportunism, and I did my Sports Reporters Parting Shot on the inappropriate standing ovation Yankees fans gave him in his first game back from suspension.When he was dealt to the Cubs in July, she wrote how thankful she was to be able to enjoy the ninth inning again, while I bemoaned the addition of Chapman to an impossibly lovable Cubs team that looked primed to win it all. Of course, Chicago did go on to win the World Series, prompting another piece in which I celebrated the long-awaited win and thanked the baseball gods for giving me a final out that didnt feature Chapman on the mound playing hero.Which leads us to this week, and Davidsons column on how Chapmans return to New York?should be an opportunity to actually make some progress in the conversation about domestic violence.There are plenty of fans interested in exploring the reconciliation of Chapmans talent on the field with his transgressions off of it, but many others push back against any criticism of him.Folks who say they separate their morality from their fandom would likely add that Davidson and I are wasting our time. Those who think Chapmans off-the-field issues should be of no concern to fans might even believe that were picking on him. And, oddly, many who say they dont care about Chapmans violent acts care enough to threaten and harass reporters like me who choose to write about him.I wont give the spotlight to specific trolls by posting their tweets here, but these are exact quotes from my timeline: Stay away from Wrigley you fugly whale. Nobody wants you anywhere near Wrigley when Chapman closes out the first WS title, Go away you fat f----ing pig. Nobody in the #Cubs franchise cares about your take on them, and, who can forget, You should be hit in the head with a Chapman heater and killed.Said Davidson on my Thats What She Said podcast: The effort that people take to combat those of us that are trying to speak out about those issues is really indicative. ... Theyre kind of telling on themselves in that sense. They say we shouldnt really talk about this, we shouldnt really care about this, sports is escapism, but [theyre] also going to put as much effort into arguing the other side as we put into arguing this side.So whats behind the desire to shout down those of us seeking to improve the experience for fans who care about the morality of the athletes they cheer for? Why do some men (and its only been men in my experience) have such an angry, visceral response to requests for athlete accountability, contrition and proof of a change in behavior? Is it merely that some fans will protect the players on the teams they love, no matter the circumstance? Or is it rooted in misogyny, a rejection accusers claims combined with a deep-seated anger that a female journalist would have the audacity to criticize a male athlete?It certainly feels as if the pushback isnt just about devotion to team. The nastiest messages I get on social media are always in response to tweets or stories about male-female dynamics. Domestic violence, sexual assault, feminism, harassment, misogyny, gender equality -- if the topic relates to gender issues in any way, I can be certain that my timeline will be filled with insults and threats. And those who send them can be certain that I wont stop asking questions and demanding better answers -- and so will Davidson.As she noted on the podcast, This is a very new space for all of us. Whether were media or fans or teams or domestic violence agencies ... having these conversations is the only real way well get to any real solutions. Yeezy Sale . With Parker having a quiet game for once, Nicolas Batum and Boris Diaw provided the scoring as France won its first major basketball title by beating Lithuania 80-66 on Sunday. 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PHILADELPHIA -- If Joel Embiid and Hassan Whiteside have their way, centers are going to be big in the NBA again.Embiid had 22 points, including four late free throws, to lead the Philadelphia 76ers over Whiteside and the Miami Heat 101-94 on Monday night in a matchup between two of the top big men in the Eastern Conference.Neither disappointed.Whiteside set a career high with 32 points while reaching double digits in rebounds for the 13th consecutive game to start the season. Whiteside, who entered leading the NBA with 16.2 boards per game, finished with 13.Around the league theres a lot of young big men, and I think were starting to come back, said Embiid, who played 23 minutes. So one thing I told him is keep killing it. As big men, we all want each other to do good. Ive always studied him in the past. Its always been a big man league, so I want it to stay like that.Gerald Henderson added 19 points and Jahlil Okafor had 15 for the 76ers, who won their fourth straight home game. Philadelphia (4-10) has lost 21 in a row on the road.I feel were moving in the right direction, coach Brett Brown said.Embiid has made an early case for Rookie of the Year despite missing two seasons with a foot injury. He set a career high with 26 points in Philadelphias 120-105 win over Phoenix on Saturday night and followed that up with yet another strong game.He was serenaded with chants of MVP! MVP! late in the game from the home crowd, which hasnt had much to cheer about in the last few seasons during Philadelphias rebuilding process. But Embiid has given Sixers fans reason to hope.Philly loves that guy, Whiteside said. Ive never seen excitement like that. They love that dude. I was amazed.Embiid came up big again Monday, especially down the stretch.The teams were close throughout the second half. Hendersons corner 3-pointer gave Philadelphia an 85-80 cushion with 8:16 remaining. Whiteside re-entered shortly after that shot and helped Miami tie it at 89 with 4:43 left on a tip-in.Philadelphia responded with nine of the next 11 points, capped by Embiidss two free throws with 2:27 left that gave the 76ers their biggest lead to that point, 98-91.ddddddddddddTheres a spirit he has at the end of games and on the bench that reflects toughness and a growing desire, Brown said of Embiid.PITCHING INRobert Covington also came up big during the late Sixers run, scoring on a reverse layup and a 3-pointer.Covington was booed upon entering the game in the fourth quarter due to his recent shooting struggles. He entered having missed 27 of his last 31 shots and finished 4 for 13 against Miami.It goes in one ear, out the other, Covington said. Ive been here two years. I see the ups and downs of how Philly fans are, and it doesnt affect me. Just keep playing.The 3-pointer eased Covingtons mind.It was a big relief, he said. My teammates just kept telling me to keep shooting. I was like, Im going to have one good shot.KEEP ME IN, COACHWhiteside, plagued by foul trouble, played 32 minutes. He ended the night with five fouls, but would have liked to have seen more time on the court.One day he is going to trust me with the five fouls, Whiteside said of coach Erik Spoelstra.BIG SHOTEmbiid is the rare big man who has a feathery touch from outside. He shot 7 of 13 from the field and hit one of his two 3-point attempts. For the season, Embiid is shooting 49.2 percent from the floor and has drained 11 of 21 3-pointers.TIP-INSHeat: Shaquille ONeals No. 32 jersey will be retired by Miami on Dec. 22 during a ceremony at halftime against the Los Angeles Lakers. ... F Willie Reed (knee) didnt play after leaving Saturdays game at Washington.76ers: Offseason acquisition Jerryd Bayless made his season debut for Philadelphia and scored four points in 16 minutes. Bayless missed the first 13 games with a left wrist injury. . 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